Section 10-369 – Uniformity of Application and Construction
In applying and construing this subtitle, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Section 10-370 – Severability Clause
If any provision of this subtitle or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this subtitle which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subtitle are severable.
Section 10-371 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Section 11-101 – Award — in General
(a) The court may award alimony: (1) on a bill of complaint for alimony; or (2) as a part of a decree that grants: (i) an annulment; (ii) a limited divorce; or (iii) an absolute divorce. (b) The court may award alimony to either party. (c) If a final disposition as to alimony has been made in an agreement between the parties, the […]
Section 10-357 – Duties
(a) In a support proceeding under this part, the Child Support Administration of this State shall: (1) transmit and receive applications; and (2) initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this State. (b) The following support proceedings are available to an obligee under the Convention: (1) recognition or recognition and enforcement of […]
Section 11-102 – Award — Alimony Pendente Lite
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in a proceeding for divorce, alimony, or annulment of marriage, the court may award alimony pendente lite to either party. (b) The court may not award alimony pendente lite in a proceeding for alimony on a bill of complaint for alimony to the spouse of a resident […]
Section 10-358 – Direct Request to Establish or Modify Support Order or Determination of Parentage
(a) A plaintiff may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this State applies. (b) A plaintiff may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, §§ 10–359 through […]
Section 11-103 – Award — Existence of Ground for Divorce
The existence of a ground for divorce against the party seeking alimony is not an automatic bar to the court awarding alimony to that party.
Section 10-359 – Registration of Order to Be Recognized
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a party who is an individual or a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a Convention support order shall register the order in this State as provided in Part VI of this subtitle. (b) Notwithstanding §§ 10–323 and 10–341(a) of this subtitle, a request for registration of a Convention […]
Section 11-104 – Award — Against Nonresident Defendant
(a) In a proceeding for a limited or absolute divorce, the court may award to the plaintiff alimony as a part of a decree granting a divorce or alimony pendente lite, if: (1) the bill of complaint asks for alimony and says that the defendant owns property in this State; and (2) the court lacks or is unable […]